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Cannabidiol shows promise to reduce seizures for people with difficult-to-treat epilepsy

Taking cannabidiol may cut seizures in half for some children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy, according to new information released today from a large scale controlled clinical study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28, 2017.

19 Apr 2017

Fundamental red flags that may help parents identify autism in children

Autism spectrum disorders are being diagnosed in ever increasing numbers. Nationally, there are about 1 in 68 children identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the Center for Disease Control's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network.

18 Apr 2017

Babies with low or high birth weight may be at increased risk for developing NAFLD, study suggests

A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that children born with lower or higher weight than normal may be at increased risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

18 Apr 2017

Exposure to TV ads increases likelihood of fast food consumption among pre-schoolers

Pre-school age children who are exposed to child-targeted fast-food advertising on television are considerably more likely to consume fast-food products, according to a recent Dartmouth-led study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition.

18 Apr 2017

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

A study led by Indiana University suggests that mothers' use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conditions previously associated with these medications.

18 Apr 2017

Young children experience weight stigma and worry about body image, research reveals

Children as young as six worry about their body image and children as young as three are stigmatised because of their weight, according to new research at Leeds Beckett University.

18 Apr 2017

Warning signs about drinking help protect health of pregnant women

The signage varies but the message is working. Drinking by pregnant women is down 11 percent in states requiring point-of-sale warning signs, says a health economist at the University of Oregon.

18 Apr 2017

Intranasal administration of medications becoming more popular in emergency departments

Administering medications through the nose as an alternative to injections or IVs is becoming increasingly popular in emergency departments and ambulances, according to a paper by Loyola Medicine pharmacists.

18 Apr 2017

Study highlights impact of familial poverty on toddlers’ brain development

A study carried out by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that familial poverty has an impact on the toddlers' brain functioning. Infants belonging to families with lower economic resources and a lower level of education present a more immature functioning and less ability to detect errors.

18 Apr 2017

Study reveals newly diagnosed type 1 and type 2 diabetes is on a rising trend among American youth

The report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002–2012, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, reveals a rising rate of type 1 and type 2 diabetes diagnosis among the population of below 20 years in the United States.

18 Apr 2017

Research highlights importance of financial literacy to increase autonomy for young adults with autism

More than 3 million people in the United States are estimated to have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and annual diagnosis rates continue to rise.

18 Apr 2017

New online genetic study aims to enroll 50,000 individuals and families affected by autism

Autism has a strong genetic component. To date, approximately 50 genes have been identified that almost certainly play a role in autism, and researchers estimate that at least an additional 300 are involved.

17 Apr 2017

Repetition of other parts of speech can influence magnitude of syntactic priming effect

According to Glasgow and HSE/Northumbria researchers, repetition of non-verbs as well as verbs can boost the effect of syntactic priming, i.e. the likelihood of people reproducing the structure of the utterance they have just heard.

17 Apr 2017

Medication-assisted treatment reduces negative health outcomes for pregnant women with OUD

Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine or methadone is an appropriate and accepted treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a research review and update in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

17 Apr 2017

Parents face difficulty in choosing right allergy medication for their kids

Tulips, songbirds and itchy little eyes – all are sure signs of spring. As allergy season kicks into high gear, many parents are likely searching for over-the-counter medications to help relieve children of symptoms like sneezing, coughing and congestion.c

17 Apr 2017

Delaying school start time linked to variety of benefits for teen students

A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.

17 Apr 2017

Research finds diagnostic tests to be less accurate for children with impaired kidney function

Breaking research published today in AACC's Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine reveals that a number of diagnostic tests are less accurate when performed in pediatric patients with impaired kidney function.

17 Apr 2017

Children more adversely affected from ATV-related accidents than adults

All-terrain vehicle-related injuries remain a large public health problem in this country, with children more adversely affected than adults. According to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the major risk factors for young riders also are entirely preventable.

17 Apr 2017

Study finds increasing trends in new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among youth

Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States, according to a report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002-2012, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

17 Apr 2017

Lower-face asymmetries may help identify early life stress

Research has repeatedly confirmed that the first 1,000 days after conception strongly influence a person's life expectancy and susceptibility to chronic diseases.

13 Apr 2017

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Cannabidiol shows promise to reduce seizures for people with difficult-to-treat epilepsy

Fundamental red flags that may help parents identify autism in children

Babies with low or high birth weight may be at increased risk for developing NAFLD, study suggests

Exposure to TV ads increases likelihood of fast food consumption among pre-schoolers

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

Young children experience weight stigma and worry about body image, research reveals

Warning signs about drinking help protect health of pregnant women

Intranasal administration of medications becoming more popular in emergency departments

Study highlights impact of familial poverty on toddlers’ brain development

Study reveals newly diagnosed type 1 and type 2 diabetes is on a rising trend among American youth

Research highlights importance of financial literacy to increase autonomy for young adults with autism

New online genetic study aims to enroll 50,000 individuals and families affected by autism

Repetition of other parts of speech can influence magnitude of syntactic priming effect

Medication-assisted treatment reduces negative health outcomes for pregnant women with OUD

Parents face difficulty in choosing right allergy medication for their kids

Delaying school start time linked to variety of benefits for teen students

Research finds diagnostic tests to be less accurate for children with impaired kidney function

Children more adversely affected from ATV-related accidents than adults

Study finds increasing trends in new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among youth

Lower-face asymmetries may help identify early life stress

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